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Rosemount Australian Fashion Week Spring Summer 09-10 Galleries

Annah Stretton : Based in the Waikato, Annah Stretton has emerged from a background of wholesaling mainstream garments to become a leading force in New Zealand-based fashion design.
Infamous for being both a left and right brain thinker, she has a creative, sharp eye on the bottom lin,e resulting in outstanding success in the retail market.
With continued substantial growth, Annah currently exports to clients throughout Australia, the UK, Ireland and Europe.
With a platform of 32 of her own sites in New Zealand, this well-established vertical retailer has her global growth well under control.
Annah has featured in every Air New Zealand Fashion Week since 2002 and has been accepted to show at the last two Australian Fashion Weeks.
For more information visit www.annahstretton.co.nz

Antipodium : From his studio overlooking Old Street tube station – the grimy, vibrant heart of east London – award-winning young creative Geoffrey J. Finch curates infamous parties for his friends; dresses a growing collective of artists, musicians, writers and eccentrics; and creates cult international womenswear label Antipodium.
Inspired by the style-heavy Shoreditch neighbourhood in which he is notorious, capricious steals from pop culture and his rural Queensland childhood, Finch’s Antipodium has struck a chord with style obsessives the world over. Found in heavyweight department stores Harvey Nichols, Liberty, Lane Crawford and David Jones, Antipodium’s tongue–in-chic collections have also found their way into the wardrobes of fashion editors, stylists and a vast network of upbeat creatives.
Established in 2006, the label began as a happy accident: an eponymous one-off collection for London’s Antipodium boutique. Finch and company founder Ashe Peacock called upon Ashe’s sister Fenella, the woman behind successful 1980s Australian label Empire Line, to marry their designs with her experience and create a capsule range for the store. Its popularity was instantaneous – catching the eye of British Vogue and a Liberty buyer, the trio turned their attentions to the project full-time. Their complete debut collection launched to overwhelming acclaim at London Fashion Week in September that year.
Finch designs for women who are fiercely individual, confident and unapologetically seductive: no wonder Antipodium’s fans include Alexa Chung, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Juliette Lewis and Valentine Fillol-Cordier, and musicians Beth Ditto, Sia, La Roux, Little Boots, thecocknbullkid and Ladyhawke. Finch’s infamous ‘No Romance’ parties, co-curated with Modular Records’ Stevie King and staged in London and Australia, are less an image-building soiree than a chance to celebrate with Antipodium’s loyal, hedonistic fanbase (and often a couple of incongruous go-go boys for good measure).
In each of their five major collections and two party collections Antipodium has remained true to an addictively simple aesthetic: Finch creates unique, beautiful pieces that are witty, effortlessly cool and unselfconsciously sexy – just like its wearers.
For more information visit www.antipodium.com/

Arnsdorf : Arnsdorf designer, Jade Sarita Arnott’s work has been heavily inspired by personal stories and intimate moments. Recent collections have also referenced the relationship between the garment and its wearer. Jade’s interest lies in designing garments with the experience of the wearer in mind.
Extensive research has gone into the cutting techniques, construction and garment details, which work to flatter the body – inspired by the idea of garments that people can keep forever, pieces that take on new meaning as they age.
From the beginning, Arnsdorf has been built upon a respect for classic and modern archetypal garments. The Trench Coat, Leather Jacket, Cocktail Dress, Jeans, Tailored Pants etc. layer together to serve as costumes for daily life.
For more information visit arnsdorf.swappler.com

Artsu : Sarah & Nik Philpott believes that ‘people are beautiful and unique; so too should be their threads’. So, it was not surprising that during F.ROCK 2005, the two Sydney-based designer launched their label artsu, which won a six-month mentorship with designer, Alex Zabotto-Bentley of Fashion Assassin.
From a Fashion media background Sarah easily made the transition into Design. With a keen eye for detail and changing trends, she brings a feminine European edge into her designs.
Hailing from a strong Printing and Graphic Arts background, Nik is a multi-award winning fabric screen printer. His extensive printing experience has laid a solid foundation of know-how and versatility allowing him to experiment with variety of techniques enabling him to perfect and individualize each print and garment.
artsu is a fashion philosophy based on fun, sexy and raw streetwear catered for the rebel inside us all. Featuring its trademark carnival colored character prints mixed with tailored lines and beautiful fabrics force each garment of artsu to life. artsu’s distinctive story inspired collections range from the subtle and intricate second skin t-shirts, jeans and dresses to the sexy hand-detailed tops, shorts and jackets.
artsu is continually growing, experimenting and pushing new boundries in the construction of original, quality Australian made fashion designed for the punk spirit in all of us!
For more information visit www.artsu.biz

Bec and Bridge : A strong friendship forged at Fashion School was the foundation for Sydney based designers Becky Cooper and Bridget Yorston to launch their label bec &bridge in 2003.
Their design aesthetic captured the attention of buyers and media alike and before long bec & bridge was appearing in the pages of leading magazines. The hype had begun and it was only a matter of time before David Jones realized the brands potential and secured the label for its young designer fashion stable.
In 2008 bec & bridge were successful in their bid to show their first individual show at Rosemount Australian Fashion Week, impressing the audience with a sharply executed production and stunningly unique pieces that stood out from the pack. The show catapulted bec & bridge to new heights and attracted celebrity fans including Rose Byrne, Jennifer Hawkins and Miranda Kerr. The current winter 09 collection ‘Crest De Camalette’- featuring an opulent, edgy mix of lace, faux fur and shimmering metallics is testament that the future is bright for these rising stars.
For more information visit www.becandbridge.com.au

Camilla and Marc

Christian Lines : Models wearing designs by Christian Lines

Christian Lines

Edwardo Calucag : On a runway at the world famous Louvre in Paris, Toronto fashion student Eduardo Calucag first showcased his vision of fashion. Just over a decade later, his contemporary women's wear label – Eduardo Calucag – has evolved while maintaining a common objective: to inspire women to be more daring and confident in their choice of clothing to look effortlessly striking. The urban romanticism movement, pairing elegance with the practical, is the underlying theme in each of his seasonal collections.
Eduardo successfully completed a diploma in Fashion Design at the prestigious Sheridan College, Toronto, before accepting a position in design alongside prominent Canadian women's wear designer, Lida Baday. The design label is sold to major retail stores across Canada, USA and Europe including Holt Renfrew, Saks Fifth Avenue, Marshall Fields and Nordstrom. His nine year appointment with the company not only allowed Eduardo to fine-tune his design and technical skills, but it also provided him with the necessary business acumen to run his own successful fashion design business.
Shortly after his migration to Australia in 2006, Eduardo put his love for fashion, creative talent and commitment to quality design to work and created his self-titled label which was launched during the Motorola Melbourne Spring Fashion Week in 2007. Since then, the label has consistently grown in popularity and has instigated various collaborations with local celebrities.
The ethos of the Eduardo Calucag label is simple – to consistently design highly sophisticated and fashion-forward garments to flatter the female form. This has been achieved through the use of premium quality versatile fabrics, flawless garment construction and elegant silhouettes.
For more information visit www.eduardocalucag.com

Edwardo Calucag

Emma Milikins : Having exhibited at Australian Fashion Week’s “Emerge” twice before Emma Milikins is now taking the next step and literally taking her accessories to the catwalk. Designing for the past 8 years and having sold nationally and internationally during this time Emma is no stranger to the energy and excitement of Rosemount’s Australian Fashion Week. A successful owner of a young designer’s store , mentor to over 20 queensland designers and fashion forward within her own work, Emma has truely cemented herself in the Queensland fashion scene.
Blurring the lines between accessoreis and a piece of art Emma Milikins is one of the most progressive and eclectic designers currently within australia. Steering clear of trend specific looks the designer focuses on setting trends not following them. Having graduated with a bachelor of fine arts she continues to create functional “artwear”. Having just taken 12 months off from wholesaling Emma has re-invented herself, focusing on limited edition designs instead of mass produced pieces. Up until Australian Fashion Week the public has not been able to access Emma’s latest works unless they have attended one of her exhibition showings.
For more information visit www.myspace/lovefromlucy1

Gary Bigeni : Having forged a name for himself after winning acclaim on his graduation from celebrated, and
globally recognised fashion college, East Sydney Tafe, Gary Bigeni received praise and
recognition from top buyers, retailers and fashion media alike.

Belinda Seper, of The Corner Shop and Belinda stores, mentored and supported Gary
following his SS04 collection, and the success of the label has continued without hesitation.

Bigeni’s strength lies in the creation of dimensional shapes and compelling silhouettes, with
garments that are deceptively simplistic yet structurally challenging.
For more information visit www.garybigeni.com.au

Gina Kim : Gina Kim label was launched in 2007.
This multi award winning label has gained reputation both nationally and internationally, designing for Miss World Australia 2004, Miss Global international 2005 and worn by myriad of celebrities.
Gina Kim incorporates innovative textiles with commercial appeal into her designs to create pieces representing ‘modern day glamour’.
Ready to wear range is fresh, chic and wearable with a difference.
Gina was one of Australian labels showcased in Dubai, Korea and Australia week in New York.
Gina Kim now sold in Australia, Asia, Dubai,Spain and US.
Support for and exposure of the label continues to grow season to season.
For more information visit www.ginakim.com.au

Ginger and Smart

Illionaire : Ben Woodcock and Kat Grace are the creative force behind the youthful unisex label Illionaire. Between cocktails, artworks and dreams, the double act stumbled across fashion as a means to harness their imagination. Both from Western Australia, Woodcock comes from an architectural background working with glass and light, making it chic yet psychedelic with Grace being a self proclaimed vintage addict who has now turned her passion into her very own label. Rekindling the old school notion that to be cool is to be “ill”….
Revamping your parent’s wardrobe, Remaking old school clothes that you wish weren’t thrown out and giving a modern twist to old school favourites. With this in mind and both their creative minds in overdrive the couple has produced over 5 collections to date. Each collection drives them forward to improve and better the last. “We do this because every day is different and with every challenge there is a reward… “there is something sickeningly satisfying when it all comes together at the end of a collection” states Ben and Kat, “It is inspiring much like watching a cake rise in the oven”. As the heat and pressure morphs the ingredients, things begin to take form and that’s where the fun begins.” Enter Spring/Summer 2009…
For more information visit www.illionaire.com.au

Juli Grbac : After graduating from Brisbane’s Gateway TAFE where she held the title of ‘Student of the Year’, Juli Grbac began working at iconic fashion label Easton Pearson, where she relished the challenge of working for a successful Australian design house. In 2000, Juli relocated to London where she became a student at the prestigious design school, Central St Martins, which proved to be an important step in the young designers life.
While studying, Juli started working at Voyage, the boutique famous for it’s A-List clientele, in the store’s design room. She spent days, constructing garments for little pay, but gaining valuable experience. In her breaks she would sit in the fabric room and dream about her future.
Soon after, the Juli Grbac label was born, specializing in camisoles and fragile dresses. Her signature gamine designs became an instant hit with local boutiques with her collections walking out the door as quickly as they arrived.
Following Juli’s much-celebrated win on Project Runway Australia in 2008, Juli is now recognized as one of Australia’s brightest design stars. With her stand-out “Charming Evolution” collection slated to launch at this year’s Rosemount Australia Fashion Week this notable designer set to go from strength-to-strength.
For more information visit www.juligrbac.com.au

Karla Spetic : It’s the subtle nuances and intricate design techniques of designer Karla Špetić’s self-titled label that has
garnered the attention of the Australian fashion industry. Karla was born in Dubrovnik, Croatia and immigrated to Australia in 1993 with a dream of design. With two suitcases and a vision for creating timeless designs with a unique twist, she began her foray into the fashion world.
Karla studied at the East Sydney Fashion Design Studio, graduating in 2005. Following on from her studies, Karla collaborated with 5 designers from the Fashion Design Studio to set up The Graduate Store in the Strand Arcade, Sydney CBD. Since 2006, Karla has been bringing a highly aesthetic vision and an innate sense of beauty in detailing to her designs.
Karla’s tailored approach to design is applied in bold statements that play key to a beautiful contrast. A
feminine approach is applied with juxtaposed elements of a masculine silhouette and fit. Hard lines stay sharp and work against soft shapes that billow. Fitted shapes conform beside loose shapes that fall from the body. Simple and complex, Karla creates a unique and ever-evolving interpretation on tailoring that forms her signature look.
In 2008, Karla debuted her highly acclaimed Spring/Summer 2008 collection at Rosemount Australian Fashion Week, showing a collection filled with movement, striking colour and original textile printing. Buyers ensued both locally and internationally, including fashion mecca Cara & Co, the first concept store in Russia. Sculpting distinctive shapes with a high-end quality finish is paramount to all her collections. Karla designs for a modern, fashion-conscious woman with an inimitable sense of style; poetic and timeless designs that transcend beyond seasonal trends.
Karla Špetić’s label is a resplendent celebration of a designers’ journey with a unique vision. The results have seen her collections garnering such attention from the (Sydney) magazine, who have named her as one of the “Top 10 People to Watch in 2009” in February 2009. Following this, Karla’s label has been listed as a finalist in the Best New/Up & Coming Designer category in the Prix de Marie Claire Awards. Every element of Karla’s design weaves a beautiful story, a wearable art with a scope for a promising future.
For more information visit www.karlaspetic.com

Kini Bikini : Kyna Treacy founded the ‘Kini Bikini’ trademark, in addition to creating and designing the exclusive collection of unique swimwear. Kyna grew up on the luminous ivory and azure beaches of the sunshine coast in QLD. Holidays to Great Keppel Island, the infinite Great Barrier Reef and snorkelling the serene tropic waters in between, have influenced Kyna creatively over the years.
Kyna formerly qualified as a graphic designer situated at the Gold Coast, and pursued modelling to finance herself throughout study.
After various big breaks and national campaigns in the modelling world, she relocated to Sydney to continue her modelling career. Bondi Beach is now where Kyna is based and eagerly awaits every summer.
Kyna has been forever mesmerised by crochet, and has passionately sought to create a range for the girl who desires something sexy and individual…
A journey to Europe inspired this flagship collection; The crochet monokini was born of the alluring deck chairs and sunset soaked beach parties at Super Paradise Beach, Mykonos.
Sipping crisp rose at Nikki Beach, St Tropez inspired her luxe bikini collection. Kyna is inextricably bound by her love of diamond sands, sapphire seas and her unwavering desire to create the ultimate in breathtaking swimwear designs. Kini Bikini crochet has arrived…
‘Kini Bikini’ showcased at the 2008 Rosemount Fashion week in the ‘Emerge’ section. Look out for ‘Kini Bikini’ second summer range coming shortly.
‘Kini Bikini’ delivers the utmost excellence by utilizing quality cottons and elastane products. The swimsuits comprise of reinvented styles worn in the sixties and seventies, however new textile technologies have been developed, composing of 80% cotton and 20% nylon elastane, so that when wet, the swimsuit maintains it’s original contour and shape, and lasts longer.
Kini bikini 09/10 range consists of lycra swimsuits , crochet and lycra swimsuits and crochet pieces.
For more information visit www.kinibikini.com

Kirrily Johnston

Konstantina Mittas : May 2007, Konstantina Mittas first collection “Knights of the Wonderland Disco”, a surprise find by some of our cutting edge buyers, launched as a virtual unknown into Blonde Venus, Husk, Ksubi Sydney and New York,
May 2008, her collection “captivated” audience members at Rosemount Australian Fashion Week.
2008 will be remembered as the outing of a distinctive Konstantina Mittas style, poetic, yet viable. With dresses retailing at an average $700 – $990, the high performance of the retail sales reports for the Inflight collection, confidently paves the way to a larger local following, and the step towards taking her heady mix of detail to the international fashion world.
The Winter collection, “Breath-sculptures in wool”, has written a 30% increase on the Inflight wholesale orders, and is headed to officially debut Konstantina Mittas, in New York .
For more information visit www.konstantinamittas.com

Konstantina Mittas

Leigh Schubert : After graduating from Parktown College in South Africa, in 1994. Leigh returned to Durban and began her career in commercial design and manufacture. She then went on to work as a fashion buyer, at a major South African retail chain. After she won, the Invited Designer category at the Durban Designer Collections, she launched her label in 2002 – Leigh Schubert.
Since launching, her designs have been profiled in several fashion editorials. She has been twice nominated for the Marie Claire Prix de Excellence Awards for Best South African Emerging Designer, and for Marie Claire Magazine: Best SA Designers, 2007.
Schubert’s garments always capture the essence of ‘sexy’ in a modern, classy way. They are seductive yet elegant, timeless yet fresh and uncomplicated yet interesting.
A tirelessly working designer, who keeps on trend and is inspired by her environment, Leigh is not be to missed at this year’s RAFW.
For more information visit www.leighschubert.co.za

Leopold : Established in 2005, Leopold is the Melbourne based menswear label coveted for its refreshing blend of the traditional with the contemporary. Recent winners of the 2008 Australian Fashion Awards for Best Menswear Designer, Leopold has quickly established itself at the forefront of Australian menswear.
Leopold’s relaxed, elegant style defines itself in rich fabrics, unexpected details, fine tailoring and bold colours. Renowned for attention to detail, signature knitwear and tailoring, Leopold’s collections appeal to a broad range of style-conscious men who are looking for something a little out of the ordinary. Leopold is also proud to announce the launch of Leopold Woman Spring/Summer 09/10. MADE IN AUSTRALIA.
For more information visit www.leopoldsempire.com

Local Art Base : Introducing the latest independent Australian label LAB | Local Art Base with their “Debut” menswear range. The label is the brainchild of Sydney designer–Chris Cheng. His vision for LAB is to provide quality Australian designed and made clothing. “I want my clients to be able to enjoy and appreciate ‘artistic’ design, fine materials and meticulous workmanship embodied in each item of our pieces & clothing” expressed Chris.
LAB Homme “Debut” range encapsulates the vision. Inspired by Romantist, Henri Fuseli (16th Century British painter, draughtsman, and writer) and Yohji Yamamoto (20th century Japanese designer). The combination of the two artists provided the backdrop for this unique range with inspiration draw by artist whose visions transcend time. Chris reinterpreted Fuseli’s interest in supernatural themes, scale, in appropriate amounts of exaggeration. Further inspiration was drawn from the critical conceptual approach taken by Yamamoto for Y3; – where the design strives to counteract the excess with pared down styling, giving the range a sense of modernity thru contextual reasons for its existence. While experienced craftsmen, using the finest local and imported fabrics, and then materialize each design. The result is an enchanting collection of designs that are strong, streamlined and modern classics, with enough details to exude a mythical charm and romantic edge.
“I wanted to bring the great cut of European suits combined with the inventiveness of the Japanese styling a little closer to home, always with nod to Art, it’s very important that you feel the clothes and fabric. Men’s fashion is very slight with changes. But great quality with fabric and construction makes all the difference. We push the boundaries slightly to suggest something familiar but unexpected in approach” says Chris.
LAB Homme “Debut” range is certainly a capsule of valuable, useful, yet narrative and magical pieces. Be charmed.

Manning Cartell : From the launch of their first collection for Autumn/Winter 2006, the three sisters behind Manning Cartell have been relishing in their new found creative freedom.
Cheryl, Vanessa and Gabrielle Manning had an adventurous childhood growing up in Hervey Bay on Queensland’s Fraser Coast. Being a small town the girls found it difficult to find interesting clothes so their mother bought them a sewing machine, and from an early age they started making creations of their own. As teenagers, the three girls moved to Sydney to pursue tertiary education, all gravitating towards the creative fields of fashion design, dramatic arts and photography.
After obtaining a diploma in Dramatic Arts at the Ensemble Studios in North Sydney, Cheryl quickly decided that her true interest lay with fashion design and went on to complete a diploma in patternmaking, draping and design at Wiska Listwans Haute Couture Academy as well as a diploma in design at East Sydney. Gabrielle and Vanessa followed the path set by their older sister both completing diplomas in design at the School of Visual Arts in East Sydney.
Cheryl went on to live in London for 3 years and worked as a fashion and accessory buyer for Mitzi Lorenz while Gabrielle and Vanessa’s careers in the fashion industry were under way with some of Australia’s fashion staples in the areas of production, operations and general management. On returning to Australia Cheryl furthered her career in design for some of Australia’s top fashion labels.
The creation of Manning Cartell came from an impulsive decision to explore the unknown, what has evolved is ‘a reflection of the three personalities’.
Manning Cartell is feminine yet mysterious, playful and glamorous, with a slightly subversive take on classic. Designed for a woman with a mix of eccentricity and style, playfulness and culture, irony and elegance.
November 2006 saw Manning Cartell make its move onto the retail scene with the opening of their flagship store in Sydney’s destination strip shopping suburb of Paddington. Less than twelve months later, following the success of Paddington their second boutique was opened at Sydney’s fashion mecca, The Strand Arcade.
For more information visit www.manningcartell.com.au

Manning Cartell

Marnie Skillings : Marnie Skillings debuted her eponymous label in 2000 at Australian Fashion Week, as part of a ready-to-wear group show with three other graduates of Australia’s industry incubator, the Fashion Design School at East Sydney Technical College. That first show revealed Skillings’s singular abilities to combine a sophisticated feel for cut, colour, print and texture in her work with a very definite sense of fun – all underpinned by a strong narrative thread. There followed collections inspired by such whimsical and disparate jumping-off points as the pattern on a broken china cup found buried in the dirt, to the jubilant shades of the Mexican “Day of The Dead” festival. But if Skillings paints a pleasingly broad stroke when it comes to her inspirations, her design signatures remain tightly focused. The label is known for its use of natural fabrics – be that soft, washed silks, Italian merino wools, or hand-loomed lace made in France; for its original prints, which the designer creates herself; for its blending of modern shapes and moods with hints of vintage styling; and – perhaps most importantly – its wearability. These clothes have personality without being intimidating or dictatorial. You wear the clothes; they don’t wear you.
What the designer calls the “Marnieness” of her garments is perhaps best described in terms of their versatility. “It is a way of dressing that is based around great pieces that can be worked in lots of different ways, for several seasons. It’s for a woman who wants to think about what she’s wearing, to take an intellectual approach, rather than be told: ‘bang! this is the look of the season, and this is how it’s worn.’” Skillings and her work have been featured in editorials for all the major glossies, including: Harper’s Bazaar, Vogue, Nylon, Marie Claire and In-Style, while her celebrity fans include Kylie Minogue and Mischa Barton. In 2006 Skillings was asked to dress rock star siblings The Veronicas for red carpet appearances. Soon afterwards, she was named Pantene Young Woman of the Year in the Fashion category.
Marnie Skillings is stocked in prestigious boutiques throughout Australia, and internationally, in Indonesia, Italy, Canada and the US. In 2007, the Marnie Skillings boutique opened in Sydney’s Woollahra, and since then has acquired a niche range of local and international labels that are sold alongside Skillings.
For more information visit www.marnieskillings.com.au

Marnie Skillings

Miss Unkon : Miss Unkon, a new- born label for the world of fashion, lifestyle and youth and lovers of all things creative and sparkling. Started by a girl who wanted to see the world a bit brighter, colourful and creative and a little bit unconventional. At Miss Unkon we create, to make a difference to the world in a colourful and positive way and bring a story filled with inspiration to each and every design. With a style that mixes edgy and feminine with a whole lot of colour and sparkle, Miss Unkon is for a girl that loves to live a life filled with fun and adventure.
A Miss Unkon Girl……
Is a girl that loves fashion to dance, laugh, cry and play in. She loves to create her own style and is influenced by the underground and pop fashion icons and where she is at with her love, life and career. She is passionate about life and making a difference to her world and the environment that we live in. Fashion is her LOVE that never leaves. PASSION is what she puts into her dreams and her world.
Live a life filled with passion!!!
For more information visit missunkon.blogspot.com

Nana Judy : Nana Judy First hit the street in 2006 setting a new standard for men’s Fashion and now after several successful seasons nana judy is stock in the best boutiques around Australia.
Nana judy is Proud to be made in Australia and has a strong youthful Cult following. The Label is for those guys who appreciate quality, style and
Want to look the part. The label can be worn to a caf’e on a Sunday arvo or on a night out.
The Label continues to set trends and is ever evolving to become the most Recognisable boutique mens label.
For more information visit www.nanajudy.com.au

Rachel Sherwood : Hailing from Sydney’s Northern Beaches, Rachel Sherwood began her professional career working in the entertainment industry. After completing a Diploma in Events and Entertainment Design at the respected Design Center, she spent three years abroad, living and working in London and Turkey. Upon her return to Australia Rachel was chosen from a field of 1500 to enroll in an Advanced Diploma of Fashion Design at the famed Sydney Design Studio, going on to graduate with Distinction. Rachel has been selected this year as one of “The Innovators” of Rosemount Australian Fashion Week.
Inspired by Newton’s Third Law, her debut range – Equal and Opposite Reaction – is a beautifully enigmatic lifestyle and streetwear collection, comprised of colours that are at once harmonious and clashing. Classic tailoring combines unlikely fabrics into a finely detailed range that brings structured lines into a modern urban context. With hopes of gaining valuable experience within the local industry, Rachel Sherwood will be a name to watch this season and beyond.
For more information visit www.rachelsherwood.com

Rachel Sherwood

Saint Augustine Academy : A label borne out of the vibrant and eclectic fashion of Sydney’s alternative music scene
Saint Augustine Academy draws its style from the vast spectrum of indie rock and roll and all the sub-genres therein. From the sleekness of the Mods to the hardness of the Punks to the eccentricity of the New Wave movement, Saint Augustine Academy designs clothing that caters to the rock star within.
Since it’s inception, the label has dressed numerous local and international musicians including Nick Cave, MGMT, The Killers, The Bravery and Interpol. The Saint Augustine Academy boutique opened in Surry Hills, Sydney, in June 2008; and since then has built a dedicated cult following.
For more information visit www.saintaugustineacademy.com.au

Saint Augustine Academy

Sara Phillips : Sara Phillips is proud to introduce their spring/summer 09 collection “In Bloom” to the Australian market.
Launching at RAFW 2009, the new Sara Phillips collection is brimming with fun, wearable dresses and separates.
Inspired by the secret garden and vintage ditsy prints. One will find ruffle dresses. Dark denim slips and striking digitally printed floral dresses.
“In Bloom” is a dazzling follow up to the previous range. Once again defining the unique style of the label through a combination of feminine design with an eccentric touch and one of a kind prints.
Stockists The Graduate Store Shop 103 The Strand Arcade Sydney
For more information visit www.saraphillips.swappler.com

Seema Pun : This collection showcases works inspired by architectural forms found in nature, creating an alternate vision of the female aesthetic. Utilising the geometric and striking constructs found in the natural environment, drawing inspiration from the sculptures of Andy Goldsworthy, the human body becomes the starting point for a design process that is both flexible and experimental.
Conventional garments are distorted, obscured or highlighted and transformed through draping, cut and fabric manipulation. In the same spirit as avant-garde designers such as Rei Kawakuba and Yohji Yamamoto, this collection manipulates the traditional silhouette creating a focus for the creation of new aesthetics, while rejecting conformity and expressing individuality and personal style.
For more information visit seemapun.com

Soeli Pedrozo : Twenty two year old Soeli Pedrozo is one of the four TAFE Design Studio graduates who was chosen to show at RAFW this year and is certainly one to watch.
Pedrozo has experimented with shape, proportion and transformation in her collection ‘Study in Ink’. Inspired by botany, the range employs the manipulation of traditional fabric as well as the deconstruction of men’s tailoring to create new, contemporary forms and silhouettes. ‘Study in Ink’ is an expression of the nature of plants and their always changing, developing and transforming qualities. Pedrozo utilizes both natural fibres and industrial fabrics to achieve bold, sculptural pieces.

Stand : STAND International was started in Las Vegas in 2003 by designer Paul Fields.
Its vision – to create a street-wear label that makes a positive difference in the world.
Stand’s popularity as a ‘stand up for what you believe in’ label has seen many notable US bands, and even some well known celebrities, wearing the label
STAND is a cutting-edge street-wear label designed for the fashionable man.
The label’s distinct name resonates loudly with the heart of all men and, since returning to Australia in 2006, has quickly drawn a firm following from within the Australian market.
STAND is well known for its tailored fit, eye catching graphic tees, attention-to-detail garments and designer edge styles.
For more information visit www.stand.com.au

Su Design : Sonia Audino and Silvana Mancini two of Western Australia’s most respected designers.
Joining forces firstly saw the birth of directional label Sublyme, and later the evolution of sü.
Launched in 1999, the sü label has graced the racks of some of the most fashion-forward boutiques in Australia, Singapore and the United States of America and have kept us entertained with their uniquely glamorous reinterpretations of the past.
Recent collections from sü demonstrate a maturity and confidence in Audino’s and Mancini’s design sensibility, which is being recognized and embraced by all aspects of the fashion and entertainment industry with involvement in national fashion festivals as well as product placement in media and television. They have continued to build a strong clientele base both locally and nationally.
The partnership has seen a small vertical business grow, and 2008 has seen the company’s product line grow to include jewellery, handbags and leather goods.
For more information visit www.su-clothing.com

Therese Rawsthorne : The easy chic of Therese Rawsthorne’s collections has become her calling card in an action packed career of six seasons. Known for their clean lines and quirky detail, the understated sophistication of the collection has garnered many fans for its nonchalant ease.
With a penchant for the natural fibres cotton, linen, silk & wool, Rawsthorne utilises unique washed processes to create soft sculptural shapes. Contrasted against edgey tailored elements the effect is a fluid & feminine style which encourages an individual interpretation, layered up or pared down to simplest elements.
SS09/10 sees the introduction of capsule knitwear & jewellery collections which serve as both great highlight pieces & a strong textural counterpoint.
For more information visit www.thereserawsthorne.com

Therese Rawsthorne

Wayne Cooper : With over 29 years experience in the fashion industry and 10 celebrated years at Australian Fashion Week, WAYNE COOPER is one of the most respected fashion designers to embark on our shores. Showcasing a defined sense of eclectic fashion and style, London raised Wayne Cooper is synonymous with glamour and ingenious innovation by virtue of his ever-evolving collections.
With a law degree under arm and a keen sense of achievement, Wayne followed his calling and studied fashion design at East Sydney Technical College. Several years later and after a successful fashion partnership, Wayne Cooper launched his first fashion label; BRAVE.
In 1996 Wayne launched his signature label WAYNE COOPER; a collection to complement and amplify his already revered style. Wayne Cooper annually selects from international mills and fairs that supply the finest fabrics for the finest finish, and that encompass the WAYNE COOPER spirit of rock’n’roll fun with cheeky, sophisticated tailoring.
In 2002, BRAVE was replaced by WAYNE; a youthful and sexy label which, like WAYNE COOPER, features over 200 styles seasonally and showcases unique fabrics ranging from silk to jersey, and fine wool to cotton.
As an Australian Fashion Week regular, Wayne Cooper has established himself as a must-see show. With ever-changing, lavishly styled and produced elements, along with a combination of sophisticated technology, original venues and sound tracks, Cooper has featured the best of international models including Amber Valetta, Linda Evangelista, Alec Wek, Sarah O’Hare, Eva Herzigova and Carmen Cass.
Spanning the globe from runway to television and with highlights from the Osaka Collections in Japan, to the fashion showcase in Tokyo and Wayne’s annual involvement and commentary in the Spring Racing Carnival in Melbourne, WAYNE COOPER is perpetually involved in a variety of local and international fashion events and has established himself as ‘a global designer’ April Hughes, Fashion Editor, Nylon.
In 2007 Wayne Cooper designed a diffusion line for MYER which draws on the same aesthetic as the WAYNE COOPER signature collection with fun and exciting styles, always maintaining his signature sex appeal. Cooper then introduced a line of edgy, structured and perfectly printed pieces with the WAYNE Jnr collection for boys and girls aged 3-8, and WAYNE Youth, a fun fashion collection for girls aged 8-16.
Following the successful collaborations with MYER in fashion and swimwear, Wayne has also pioneered WAYNE by Wayne Cooper shoes and WAYNE COOPER shoes and bags, and more recently WAYNE COOPER for Men. “I used to do menswear at the more pointy end and It was available only in my store; It was expensive and high fashion” says Wayne “ I have now launched a line that everyman can wear”
Wayne Cooper is currently available at a number of international department stores and boutiques including: C K Tangs in Singapore and Malaysia, Tomodachi in Indonesia, Jinkang in Korea and is stocked over 60 boutiques located throughout Australia and New Zealand. Wayne Cooper has seven stores Australia wide and is exclusively stocked in MYER throughout Australia.
For more information visit www.waynecooper.com.au

Weave : In 2006 Weave launched her signature collection “by Weave”. It is with great excitement that this season will see the first ever commercial launch at the Rosemount Australian Fashion week New Generation show. The high end seasonal collection consists of beautifully tailored jackets, exquisite silk linen and cotton dresses, and unusually detailed pieces. The collections have appeared in magazines across the country but have previously only been for sale to private clientele from the VIP launches. Weave has been hailed as a designer to watch for 2009/10.
A natural affiliation with music and stage has inspired a love for creating one off commissioned pieces for numerous Australian and international musical artists. Weave was commissioned to design for the UK glam rock God Justin Hawkins “The Darkness” for the MTV music awards, through Warner music Australia, The Veronicas for the 2006 Aria awards also through Warner music, Natalie Bassingthwaighte recent video clips and the performance at the Australian Idol finale at the Opera House via Sony music. It was also an honor to work with the London Idol Will Young on his video clip Your Game where Weave was in charge of all design and production of over 200 costumes and six sets requiring full changes for all performers at the State Theatre through BMG Music). Weave has also worked with Television series such as Fox 8’s Dangerous, A town like Alice, Small Claims, Channel Vs campaign creating super hero costumes for each of the hosting celebrities, XYZ networks, and their Medieval campaign creating outfits for each of the hosts, Ministry of Sounds Chill Out sessions nine CD cover. Weave was also recently commissioned to create the designer wedding suit for Australian idol Guy Sebastian, along with six individually designed bridesmaids, two flower girls and mother of the bride for the ceremony.
Weave has had her hands weaving magical threads for the likes of Level 36 Blu Horizons Bar, Altitude restaurant and Café Mix, ShangriLA Hotel, Australia’s number one Spanish restaurant as voted recently by the Restaurants association of Australia Sub Solo, in the heart of Sydney, as well as creating outfitting for the new Ravesis Cocktail lounge, Drift’ in Australia’s Famous Bondi Beach.
“I have traveled the globe spending time in London, Tokyo, New York, Los Angeles, Spain and Paris. The experience of travel has given me the knowledge and grounding that is essential to the understanding of the intuitive design philosophy that I live by. My aim is to create fashion, costume and uniforms for clientele that want something unique, clever yet sophisticated. The quality must be exceptional and the aesthetic seductive. I love to create, I love the pressure of fashion, I love to push the boundaries.”
For more information visit www.byweave.com

White Kitten : White Kitten appeals to the contemporary woman who is aware of the current trends but want to stand out from the crowd. Classic silhouettes are given a unique, modern and feminine twist, producing styles that lightly grace and enhance the figure.
Holiday Collection ’09 celebrates ageless fashion and beauty, focusing on shapes and designs that look good on everywoman at any age, and understanding the needs of women and the importance of femininity. Made in luxurious fabrics, in ivory, red earth, gold, and bullet, white kitten is truly for the sweet, sensual, and sophisticated.
white kitten is the first Filipino label to receive an invite to launch in Australia through Rosemount Australian Fashion Week. Since its launch in the New Generation shows of RAFW in May 2008, white kitten has been featured and reviewed in FTV and by top fashion magazines and newspapers in Australia such as The Sunday Telegraph (April 27, ‘08 issue), Fashion Journal (June, July, and December ’08 issue, Cleo (July ’08 issue), International Forecasting magazine, Fashion Trend (second quarter ’08 issue, Australia and Milan), Elle Hong Kong (July ’08 issue), Harper’s Bazaar Indonesia (December ‘08), and has graced the cover for Passions Magazine in Malaysia and Singapore (April 09). ‘white kitten’ is being sold in Australia, Singapore, Philippines, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
This year, white kitten will be featured again in the Ready to Wear collection of Australian Fashion Week, the Premiere Collection of Philippine Fashion Week and the Aspiring Designers Show in Dubai Fashion Week.
For more information visit www.whitekitten.com.au

White Sands : White Sands is an edgy new contemporary swimwear and resort-wear line by designer Leah Madden.
Designed for the woman who is a liitle sexy, a little fun, always fashionable and savvy enough to know quality when she sees it. White Sands is quintessentially glamorous, always with an eye to fashion, and a nod to the carefree style that is so Australian.
An anthology of unique, fashion forward styles, from tiny brazilian cut bikinis and beautifully shaped maillots in exclusive prints on the most divine Italian lycra fabrics. Teamed with our signature silk cotton voile resort co-ordinates. White Sands is tipped to be one of the most glamorous, fashion forward collections to come out of Australia yet.
These uber-chic swimsuits are made to look fabulous both in and out of the water, and each and every piece in the White Sands line is constructed with a commitment to excellent quality and a flawless fit.
On the beach at Bondi, sipping a cocktail by the hotel pool or on a boat in St. Tropez, White Sands Swimwear has a universal appeal to fashionistas around the globe. In White Sands, you’ll always look white hot.
For more information visit www.whitesandsaustralia.com

{Un}NakeD : About UnNakeD…
Created in 2006, UnNakeD is a leading Australia based fashion label, producing fresh Australian made apparel. Based in Sydney the UnNakeD team is committed to delivering a street inspired limited edition product that has been missing in the Australian market for sometime.
Keep it fresh, Keep it real! Look better UnNakeD.
About Our Designers…
UnNakeD founder, Andy McIntyre, believes it’s important to engage and inspire people to create and contribute to urban culture and their own fashion style.
Following on from a successful career with high-flying roles at a number of large international brands, Andy created UnNakeD as he felt there was a real opportunity and market for Australian made limited edition street based product.
London born, Mark Rogers has spent the last 12 years designing for top International design houses such as Top Shop, Miss Selfridges, Warehouse, John Lewis and Insight.
Mark’s love for street wear pushes the fresh new direction of UnNakeD, creating the perfect cut for a freer lifestyle.
In his spare time Mark hits the ski slops instructing to the rich and famous…
About Our Tees…
We tear away from using a pre-developed product to print designs on! Instead we have created a fashion cut, that is a 100% Australian made cotton tee. It’s easy to wear all year round. Our unique cut meshed with the funky designs will make you feel good and look great!
For more information visit www.getunnaked.com

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